Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Freienbach–Hurden Seefeld is a significant archaeological site located on the shores of Lake Zürich in Switzerland, known for its prehistoric pile dwellings. As part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps,' it offers insights into the early Corded ware culture, particularly during the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods. The site is notable for its well-preserved layers and extensive settlement area, which provide valuable research material. It was strategically positioned along an important transport route across the lake, indicating its role in prehistoric communication and trade. The original site, now submerged under Lake Zürich, is preserved as part of the Swiss inventory of cultural property, highlighting its national importance and the need for continued protection and study.
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